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 I’m influenced by my Japanese heritage, and my connection with the people and cultures of the Southwestern US. I love mixing mediums, using digital and physical tools to create functional and decorative art and teaching tools. 

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The Creative and Emergent Technology Institute @ce The Creative and Emergent Technology Institute @ceti.institute at Portland State University's School of Art + Design is hosting the Enhanced Technology E-textiles Festival!! I stopped by today to check it out and to check out their space. I'm super excited to see what fun projects come out of this festival! It's so fun to meet hackers and makers! These drawing machines are soooooooo coool! I think I need one! #diy #makermovement #portlandartists #portlandmakers #enchantedtechnology
For the last few weeks, I've been helping out over For the last few weeks, I've been helping out over @milieupdx and @groundedpdx and it was such a pleasure to get to spend time with @chakralot @ratanybloom @replenishpdx It's both inspiring and intimidating being around such hardworking and dedicated artists and creators. I'm so excited and honored to have my work available in such a great space! While I'm definitely no @zalizalkind I hope I was helpful! I'm excited for all the fun projects we're working on, thank you all!
A few shots of some new work! Another busy week in A few shots of some new work! Another busy week in the laser lab! Lots of new peices made and now available @groundedpdx @milieupdx #laserengraving #lasercutting #laserart #portlandmaker #pdx #portlandartist #MadebyYusuke
There's just something about the traditional Japan There's just something about the traditional Japanese Wagara patterns that I've felt drawn toward. In Japan, these patterns are almost ubiquitous, and you even see them in America now and then. This one almost even looks like the WiFi symbol! This pattern called Seigaiha, is meant to inspire tranquility and peace, and has been used since the 6th Century to illustrate oceans and seas on ancient maps. Water and waves can also symbolize power and resistance! I'm definitely feeling water-inspired being in Oregon! #laserart #laserengraving #lasercutting #portlandmaker #portlandartist #asianamericanartist #japanart #japaneseart #pdx #MadebyYusuke
This little buddy was hanging out in the shop with This little buddy was hanging out in the shop with me today keeping me company 😊 I've made a few of these over the years but I'd really like to make a whole cute robot army! πŸ€–πŸ€–πŸ€–πŸ€–πŸ€–πŸ€–πŸ€–πŸ€– What should I name it? Woody? Woodrow? Mr. Madera? Le Bois Boy? #lasercutting #toymaking #robotbuild #cuterobot #portlandmaker #portlandartist
It took about 9 tries to get it to this point but It took about 9 tries to get it to this point but I think the first of the Meow Mandalas is just about finished! 🐱 This is a 4-layer Kitty made with wood and various paints and stains. 2 of the layers are shiny gold! The lighting isn't great in the shop but I'll post more once it's hanging up! #lasercutting #laserart #laserengraving #portlandmaker #pdx #diy #portlandartist #catart #kittyart #meowmandala #MadebyYusuke
This beautiful beast is up and running and the new This beautiful beast is up and running and the new laser lab on N. Vancouver is open for business! If any of you Portlanders and Pacific Northwesters need any laser work done, you know who to contact! Time to get to work! #lasercutting #portlandartist #portlandmaker #pdxlasercutting #diy #makersgonnamake #lasercut #portland #pdx #pdx
The new laser came with these super stylin' safety The new laser came with these super stylin' safety glasses 😎 Now we matchπŸ’₯ Side note: Most of these lasercutters do not require these types of glasses, your laser will not pass through the metal body or through the view windows, the danger comes from running your machine with the door open.. DONT DO THAT! ___________________________ #lasersafety #lasercutting #portlandmaker #portlandartist #youonlyhave2eyes #pdxlasercutting#stumptoenlaser
πŸ”₯πŸ”₯πŸ”₯The new laser finally arrived today, f πŸ”₯πŸ”₯πŸ”₯The new laser finally arrived today, for the new workshop in Portland, Oregon! 🌲🌲 ⚑⚑⚑The excitement level was fully cranked to 11 today! ⚑⚑⚑ πŸ™So much thanks and gratitude to @willis.windfall and @zalizalkind @tove_tin for helping me so much already and saving my ass since I've arrived! I can't even imagine getting to this point without your help. Can't wait to start making things for @groundedpdx and @milieupdx πŸ™ŒπŸ™ŒπŸ™ŒπŸ™Œ #lasercutting #laserlab #portlandartist #portlandmaker
Pencils down! School is out! Time for a break! Whe Pencils down! School is out! Time for a break! Whew! Dang, does it feel nice! Lots of exciting stuff coming soon, stay tuned! 😝 BTW: the aquarium in Scottsdale is pretty neat! #vacationmode #chilloutbro
New Black Saguaros with Silver Hoop earrings! I'm New Black Saguaros with Silver Hoop earrings! I'm making a few different sets but these ones kinda have a goth feel that I really like! πŸ’€πŸŒ΅ More colors and styles coming soon! --------------------------------- #lasercutting #lasercutjewelry #tucsonmaker #tucsonartist #jewelrymaking #yusukeart
This weekend I got some itty-bitty eyehooks and st This weekend I got some itty-bitty eyehooks and strung up a new garland. I'm a bit obsessed with these moon cutouts, Im sure it's just a phase though! 🌝🌚 BTW: There's a full moon coming up Wednesday night. πŸŒ‘πŸŒ˜πŸŒ—πŸŒ–πŸŒ•πŸŒ”πŸŒ“πŸŒ’πŸŒ‘ πŸŒ‘πŸŒ˜πŸŒ—πŸŒ–πŸŒ•πŸŒ”πŸŒ“πŸŒ’πŸŒ‘ πŸŒ‘πŸŒ˜πŸŒ—πŸŒ–πŸŒ•πŸŒ”πŸŒ“πŸŒ’πŸŒ‘ #lasercutting #moonphases #tucsonmaker #tucsonartist #yusukeart #woodworking
Happy Friday everyone! Recently I've been testin Happy Friday everyone! Recently I've been testing out various stains, oils, paints, and finished. The fun and at-times frustrating element of working with natural materials like wood comes when the type and grain of the wood reacts differently to the varying treatments. Matte, glossy, oil, acrylic, spray, pen, brush. The line blurs between science experiment and artistic process. Adding more color laser work seems to be the next frontier! ___________________________ #lasercutting #workinprogress #tucsonmaker #tucsonartist #woodworking #mathmanipulatives #partsofawhole
This is the crystal oscillator that was suppose to This is the crystal oscillator that was suppose to attach to the breadboard with two little legs that were once attached like in the 2nd photo... How do they even make these things? ___________________ #diyelectronics #tucsonmaker #physicsisfun
Welp! πŸ˜“ Soldering is definitely not easy! Thi Welp! πŸ˜“ Soldering is definitely not easy! This week's project includes a little circuitry! βš‘γ€°γ€°γ€°πŸ’‘ 😬 I made a mistake and broke the teeeniest, tiniest quartz crystal leg πŸ˜“ My little circuit displays time! but it doesn't change! πŸ•›πŸ”πŸ•› Is this a metaphor?! πŸ˜‚ If anyone out there is an electronics whiz, I'd love some help finding a replacement! πŸ™ ___________________ #πŸ”° #tucsonmaker #oops #tucsonartist #diy #watchout #yusukeart #workinprogress #wip #nowwhat
🎞️Last year, I made two short videos after I 🎞️Last year, I made two short videos after I received my laser cutter and posted them to my personal account on youtube. ⏩ Just recently, I created a new channel and moved those two videos over, and planning to post more in the future. And now I can say those infamous and annoying words, "Please LIKE and SUBSCRIBE" 🀦 and of course.. yet another new and slightly-annoying phrase, "Link is in the bio" πŸ˜ƒ and it is! You can now go see me in the lasershack.. online..πŸ˜‚ ___________ #lasercutting # youtuber #tucsonmaker #yusukeart
🌡🌡🌡 Simple Saguaro and Sun Earrings 🌞🌞🌞 πŸ”₯Cut With Laser; Painted By Hand 🎨 More designs and styles coming soon! ___________________________ #tucsonmaker #tucsonartist #jewelrymadebyyusuke #lasercut #lasercutjewelry
πŸ’™πŸ’™πŸ’™πŸ’™ This week's project was Connect F πŸ’™πŸ’™πŸ’™πŸ’™ This week's project was Connect Four: Tucson Edition! 🌡🌡🌡🌞🌞🌞 I designed, cut, sanded, painted, facepalmed, rinsed, washed, repeated and while I'm still making a few little adjustments, I really love my new game! I don't know why but I felt compelled to make this! More and more so, I've been wanting to make more toys and games! Let the fun begin! πŸ˜€ 1v1me! Coming soon to an Etsy store near you 😝 I can also make custom versions for special occasions, personal messages, or branding! _________________________ #tucsonmaker #tucsonartist #tucsonconnect4 #connect4tucson #etsyseller #lasercutting #tucsonlasercutting #emybeatme2to1yesIlost
The laser shack is looking extra spooky tonight! πŸ’€πŸ”₯ And it's an absolute perfect evening in Tucson! #tucsonmaker #lasercutting
😱"GREEN ONION FARMERS HATE HIM!" πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚ 😱"GREEN ONION FARMERS HATE HIM!" πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚ Whew! Making these green onion re-grow kits have been keeping me busy... busy dismantling the crushing grip of those terrible green onion barons 😝 ⭐I'm so happy to know that so many people are going to turning their scraps into food! πŸ™ŒπŸ™ŒπŸ™Œ This weekend I made a bunch of these in their new design, and now have plenty available for local pick up or purchase via Etsy and ship anywhere! πŸŒ΅πŸŒ΄πŸŒ²β›„πŸŒˆ Links are in the bio! #lasercutting #indoorgardening #diyindoorgrow #greenonionrobberbaronsmeetyourfate #regrowgreenonions #greenonionregrower #savescraps
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